Viberg
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Can anyone educate a complete noob like me as to the pros and cons of stitchdown vs. flat welt construction? For my next pair of Vibergs I was looking at some service boots with a flat welt but a lot of people seem to favour stitchdown construction instead and I don't really understand why. Is this purely for aesthetic reasons or is there something more substantial that I'm missing?
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@BrownIcon The style is part of their work boot line, with custom leather… 146 Ironworker with mocha oil tan on a (?) 110 last? Dainite sole. I bet someone could contact them on their workboot website to order some, just saying
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@Qinhan the difference in quality and weatherproofing is minimal. It's really aesthetic. Flat welt can be dressed up a little better than a stitch down boot.
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@Qinhan the difference in quality and weatherproofing is minimal. It's really aesthetic. Flat welt can be dressed up a little better than a stitch down boot.
Thanks. I figured that was it but wasn't sure.
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Division Road collab–nat cxl roughout
My first Christy sole and am impressed by the comfort and quietness...
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Those look great on you.
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Rad @browniemcghee Thank you. Really dig the casual look, esp compared to my kudu Vibergs that show more dress uppy.
Thanks @Seul Their comfort matches their looks, making me happier than a pig in shyt
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Can anyone educate a complete noob like me as to the pros and cons of stitchdown vs. flat welt construction? For my next pair of Vibergs I was looking at some service boots with a flat welt but a lot of people seem to favour stitchdown construction instead and I don't really understand why. Is this purely for aesthetic reasons or is there something more substantial that I'm missing?
@Qinhan the difference in quality and weatherproofing is minimal. It's really aesthetic. Flat welt can be dressed up a little better than a stitch down boot.
Just further to this question, for those that are interested, this is what Brett Viberg had to say on the lack of difference in quality between goodyear and stitchdown methods:
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@Styleforum is currently conducting this year's 1st Viberg GMTO__ thought I'd ask here, if any1 is interested in taking part making [this] urban boots design concept made. ALL black, so I added some textural/tonal features. Here are the proposed specs:
Name: SMBH
Model: 6" SCOUT Boots, 2-tone
Last: 2040
Leather: Tumbled Horsehide x Roughout Shaft
Construction: GYW StormWelt[ Black]
Sole: Vibram Gloxi-cut
Eyelets: 8-Gunmetal
Toebox: Partially Structured toe [ping-pong]Notes:
• [Optional] Kilties
• NO Pull-up Strap
• *Indigo or Grey-Dyed midsole
• All-around Grey**Tonal Stitching [including 360• welt stitch]
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So there should be plenty of interest.
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It's all a matter of taste & purview, right ?!
Cuz no one's got absolute monopoly on steez … [emoji482]Absolutely. Each to his own. Good idea to mention it here despite the reactions, mine included.
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SHIT, MY BRAIN HURTS
️ Well, as the saying goes … can't sell puss* to Bruce Jenner.
